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Power Catamaran Charters

Power Catamaran Charter Greece

Motor-yacht pace, catamaran floor space, a fraction of the fuel. The fastest-growing class in Greek chartering.

Last updated August 2026

Why a power catamaran in Greek waters

The power catamaran answers the question most charter families actually ask: can we have the speed without giving up the space? Two efficient hulls carry a villa's worth of flat deck at 18 to 22 knots, which turns Athens to Milos into an afternoon and lets a single week hold two island groups. The same twin hulls burn roughly 70% of the fuel of a monohull motor yacht at equal pace, which your APA statement will show in plain numbers. The class keeps the catamaran's two defining privileges: near-zero roll at anchor and a 1.2 to 1.5 metre draft that slips inside the Antiparos channel and the sand coves that deeper motor yachts wait outside of. What it gives up against sail: the romance of canvas, and a slightly higher fuel line than a sailing cat. George's power-cat roster is unusually deep for the Greek market: the Sunreef 70 Power ALTEYA (listed as the only one of her kind in the Mediterranean), the Fountaine Pajot Power 80 ALINA and the Thira 80 ChristAl MiO 80 sleeping the full twelve, three Power 67s, the Aquila 54 Explorion, the custom 80 ft SAMARA with 4,000 square feet of living space, and the compact MY 44 Endless Beauty where the crewed week starts.

In its favour

  • 18-22 knot cruise: two island groups in one week is realistic.
  • Roughly 70% of the fuel of an equal-speed monohull motor yacht.
  • Catamaran stability at anchor; children and grandparents stay comfortable.
  • Shallow draft opens anchorages motor yachts cannot enter.
  • Flat, single-level deck plans that families actually use.

Worth knowing

  • Higher fuel line in the APA than a sailing catamaran.
  • No sailing romance; the rig is not the point of this class.
  • Marina fees often charged at 1.5x length due to beam.

Best suited for

  • Families who want Mykonos AND Milos in the same week
  • Groups mixing swimmers, nappers, and cocktail-hour guests on one deck
  • Guests prone to seasickness who still want pace
  • Repeat charterers upgrading from sailing cats for the speed
  • Shoulder-season weeks where covering distance beats waiting on wind

From the fleet

Power catamarans ready for the 2027 season

P/CAT ALINA

24.38 m / 80 ft · 10 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€70,000 - €90,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

S/CAT Aloia

24.38 m / 80 ft · 10 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€65,000 - €85,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

P/CAT SAMARA

24.38 m / 80 ft · 8 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€65,000 - €70,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

P/CAT ELLY II

21,99 m / 72 ft · 10 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€59,000 - €69,000 | plus expenses VAT 6.5% & APA 25%

P/CAT ALTEYA

21.30 m | 70ft · 8 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€49,000 - €69,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

P/CAT ELLY

20,36 m / 67 ft · 8 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€34,000 - €48,000 | plus expenses VAT 6.5% & APA 25%

P/CAT ARIVA

20,36 m / 67 ft · 10 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€34,000 - €48,000 | plus expenses VAT 12% & APA 30%

P/CAT Majesty of Greece

20,36 m / 67 ft · 10 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€34,000 - €48,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

See the full fleet

The Ladder · 2026

Power catamaran rates, tier by tier

Live figures from George's own fleet, weekly base rate in EUR, excluding VAT and APA.

George Yachts power-catamaran fleet, 2026 season. Weekly base charter fee in EUR, excluding VAT (invoiced at the yacht's certified rate, typically 6.5-12%) and APA. Rates as listed on each yacht's page.
TierSizeWeekly base rateFrom the fleet
Compact crewed44 ft€14,000-17,500Fountaine Pajot MY 44 Endless Beauty (6 guests, captain + cook)
Mid fleet54 ft€21,000-28,000Aquila 54 Explorion (8 guests, 3 crew)
Full service67 ft€34,000-48,000FP Power 67: ALENA, ChristAl MiO, Majesty of Greece
Flagship70-80 ft€49,000-90,000Sunreef 70 Power ALTEYA, FP Power 80 ALINA, Thira 80 ChristAl MiO 80, custom 80 SAMARA

When the power cat earns its keep

July and August, when the Meltemi presses hardest and a sailing itinerary starts negotiating with the forecast. A power catamaran holds its schedule at 18-plus knots and its comfort at anchor, which is why the class books out early for peak family weeks. In June and September the same boats run softer rates for the same itineraries, and the fuel line drops with calmer seas. Booking lead time follows the fleet-wide pattern: 6 to 12 months for peak weeks, with the named flagships committing first.

Notes from George

  • The Power 67 class is the value sweet spot: full-service crew, 10 guests on ChristAl MiO and Majesty of Greece, at roughly half the flagship rate.
  • ALTEYA is the conversation piece: guests who have seen every Lagoon in the Aegean have not seen a Sunreef 70 Power. Book her early.
  • If your party is exactly twelve, ChristAl MiO 80 is the single-platform answer: six cabins, the full legal guest count, five crew.
  • Power cats reward two-group itineraries: Saronic warm-up, then the western Cyclades, in one week without a single hard passage day.
  • Ask about the tender: on 70 ft-plus power cats the tender garage frees the aft deck that smaller cats give up to davits.

Frequently asked

Questions we get about Power Catamaran Charter Greece

What is a power cat charter in Greece?

A power cat charter in Greece means chartering a power catamaran, which is the short form the market uses. Think of it as the hybrid: the deck and saloon space of a sailing catamaran, the same near-zero roll at anchor, and the pace of a motor yacht. Twin hulls, no mast, 18 to 22 knots cruising. It is the fastest-growing class in Greek chartering for a simple reason, which is that it removes the one real objection to a catamaran, that you spend half the week getting somewhere. The fleet, rates and availability below are exactly that.

How fast is a power catamaran compared to a sailing catamaran?

The power cats in this fleet cruise at 18 to 22 knots; crewed sailing catamarans typically make passage at 7 to 9 knots under power or sail. In practical terms: Athens to the western Cyclades becomes an afternoon rather than a full passage day.

How much does a power catamaran charter cost in Greece?

From the live fleet: EUR 14,000-17,500 per week base for the compact MY 44, EUR 21,000-28,000 for the Aquila 54, EUR 34,000-48,000 for Power 67s, and EUR 49,000-90,000 for the 70-80 ft flagships. Add VAT at the yacht's certified rate (typically 6.5% or 12%) and APA of 25-35% on power catamarans.

Is a power catamaran cheaper to run than a motor yacht?

At equal speed, yes: twin efficient hulls burn roughly 70% of the fuel of a monohull motor yacht, and fuel is the largest variable in a motor APA. Your APA statement itemises it transparently either way.

Are power catamarans good for seasick-prone guests?

They are the strongest answer in the fleet: catamaran beam kills the roll at anchor, and speed shortens the open-water legs where motion happens. Pair one with a lee-shore itinerary in Meltemi weeks and most guests forget the question.

Which islands suit a power catamaran best?

Everywhere a shallow draft and pace both pay: the Antiparos channel and Koufonisia sandbars, Milos' volcanic coves, and any two-group itinerary (Saronic plus western Cyclades is the classic). The anchorage guides map the specific bays.

Should we already be talking about a power catamaran for 2027?

If you want one for July or August 2027, yes. The power catamaran class is a small one in Greek waters, far fewer hulls than sailing catamarans, so peak weeks concentrate onto a short list of boats and commit early. The 2027 calendars are open now.

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